B&S Died

[jakesmurray]

I started my mower and it fired right up. I went to start mowing and the second i engaged the blades, it made a little pop sound, and the engine died. I tried to immediately restart it, and it made a couple of little pops while trying to restart, but it never turned over. Now when i try to start it, it doesnt even pop, it just spins and spins and spins. I know it is getting fuel and it has normal compression like it always has. I have not yet checked for spark, which i believe might be the problem. Do you think the ignition coil has gone bad? It is a Briggs 12.5 HP, I/C Quiet engine.
Thanks

 

[Rivets]

Yes, it could be the coil. Disconnect the kill wire, and try to start. I have seen a lot of kill wires rubbed through shorting out the coil. Best to disconnect at the coil.

 

[reynoldston]

start small, try a new spark plug first

 

[jakesmurray]

Ok, I will try those things, I am in Colorado on vacation right now. Will do it when I get back. Thanks

 

[reynoldston]

I am in Colorado on vacation right now.


Now that can't be any fun, just think of all the fun you are missing by not being home working on your mower.

 

[jakesmurray]

I am in Colorado on vacation right now.


Now that can't be any fun, just think of all the fun you are missing by not being home working on your mower.

I know, I wish I was home! Just kidding... :laughing:

 

[jakesmurray]

start small, try a new spark plug first

Reynoldston, you nailed it! Popped in a new spark plug and runs like new... thanks guys :thumbsup: